SAD! Former Arsenal Boss Is Dead

The former Arsenal chairman made a pair of instrumental managerial appointments in George Graham and Arsene Wenger.

A former Chairman of Arsenal Football Club, Peter Hill-Wood
has died aged 82, according to a statement from the club.

Hill-Wood was appointed to Arsenal’s board in 1962 and was
named chairman 20 years later after his father Denis passed way.

He subsequently presided over an extremely successful
31-year tenure in which he made a pair of instrumental managerial appointments
in George Graham and Arsene Wenger.

Wenger enjoyed nearly 22 years at the helm, winning three
league titles – going unbeaten with his ‘Invincibles’ team in 2003-04 – and
seven FA Cups while also leading the Gunners to the Champions League final in
2006, losing 2-1 to Barcelona.

An Arsenal statement on Hill-Wood’s passing read: “As we
celebrate the unique achievement of 100 consecutive years in the top flight
this season, the Hill-Wood family were at the helm for the lion’s share of this
special century, a testament to their tenacity and judgment in ensuring we have
remained a significant force in English football for so long.

“Peter and his family’s influence on the club cannot be
understated, but at this most difficult time for his family and friends, it is
Peter the man who we remember with great fondness.

“Our thoughts are with his wife Sally and his children
Sarah, Julian and Charles.”

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